Morning Glory clouds form in Australia and can be up to a thousand kilometres long.
Why it is true
Morning Glory clouds are cylindrical rolls that form in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia, and can stretch for more than a thousand kilometres. They are a rare phenomenon sought after by paragliders and glider pilots.
Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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